English Dictionary: cautionary | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cautionary \Cau"tion*a*ry\, a. 1. Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals. 2. Given as a pledge or as security. He hated Barnevelt, for his getting the cautionary towns out of his hands. --Bp. Burnet. 3. Wary; cautious. [Obs.] --Bacon. |